Thursday, July 19th
8:30-9:45 am: Welcome to the Navajo Nation and Opening Plenary
Welcome to the Navajo Nation
A special greeting from Crystal Littleben, Miss Navajo Nation 2017-2018
A Tradition of Storytellers: Messages of Empowerment from Diverse Communities
Speakers: Monica Nuvamsa, Executive Director of The Hopi Foundation; Justin Hongeva, Resource Development Manager of the Hopi Education Endowment Fund; John Dawe, CFRE, Dawe Consulting
Moderator: Alice Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE, GoalBusters Consulting
9:45-10:15 am: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
10:15-11:30 am: Breakout Sessions
Demystifying Moves Management: Creating a Plan that Works for Your Organization
Speaker: Margie Puerta Edson, CFRE
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
How to Benchmark for Successful Fundraising
Speaker: Diana V. Hoyt
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Cheap, Fast and Good Marketing Tools
Speakers: Josh Hirsch, MS, SMS; Jim Anderson, CFRE
11:30 am-noon: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
12:00-1:30: Lunch featuring Navajo Music and International Fundraising
Navajo Hand Drum Performance by Grammy and NAMMY award winning artist and Indian Cowboy, Jay Begaye
Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World
Speaker: Daryl Upsall FInstF, Chief Executive of Daryl Upsall Consulting International
1:30-2:00 pm: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
2:00-3:15 pm: Breakout Sessions
Ten Ideas to Elevate your Small Shop Fundraising Program
Speaker: Ligia Peña, CFRE
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
Donor-Centric Stewardship: Love the One You’re With!
Speakers: Laura Alexander, MA, CFRE; Jenny Carrillo, MA, CFRE
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Fast, Free and Finished: Creating Visual Content, Now, for Nothing
Speakers: Jim Anderson, CFRE; Josh Hirsch, MS, SMS
3:15-3:45 pm: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
3:45-5:00 pm: Breakout Sessions
Building Strength in the Development Program
Speaker: Jacquelyn Ahrenberg, CFRE
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Preparing and Conducting a Major Campaign
Speaker: Mary Kaufman-Cranney, CFRE
Panelists:
Aaron Peace, President/Chief Philanthropy Officer of Dignity Health Foundation – East Valley
Will Mandeville, Director of Development of The Nature Conservancy
Susan Waschler, Chief Development Officer for Valley of the Sun YMCA
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
Recruiting, Retaining and Developing Excellent Fundraising Staff
Speaker: Daryl Upsall
5:00-6:30 pm: Welcome Reception featuring our Hopi Friends
Sponsored by GoalBusters Consulting
Welcome & Cultural Performance: Mikaela Gamble, Miss Hopi 2017-2018
Music: Hopi Tribe Vice-Chairman, Katsina Artist and Award Winning Musician, Clark Tenakhongva
Welcome to the Navajo Nation
A special greeting from Crystal Littleben, Miss Navajo Nation 2017-2018
A Tradition of Storytellers: Messages of Empowerment from Diverse Communities
Speakers: Monica Nuvamsa, Executive Director of The Hopi Foundation; Justin Hongeva, Resource Development Manager of the Hopi Education Endowment Fund; John Dawe, CFRE, Dawe Consulting
Moderator: Alice Ferris, CFRE, ACFRE, GoalBusters Consulting
9:45-10:15 am: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
10:15-11:30 am: Breakout Sessions
Demystifying Moves Management: Creating a Plan that Works for Your Organization
Speaker: Margie Puerta Edson, CFRE
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
How to Benchmark for Successful Fundraising
Speaker: Diana V. Hoyt
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Cheap, Fast and Good Marketing Tools
Speakers: Josh Hirsch, MS, SMS; Jim Anderson, CFRE
11:30 am-noon: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
12:00-1:30: Lunch featuring Navajo Music and International Fundraising
Navajo Hand Drum Performance by Grammy and NAMMY award winning artist and Indian Cowboy, Jay Begaye
Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World
Speaker: Daryl Upsall FInstF, Chief Executive of Daryl Upsall Consulting International
1:30-2:00 pm: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
2:00-3:15 pm: Breakout Sessions
Ten Ideas to Elevate your Small Shop Fundraising Program
Speaker: Ligia Peña, CFRE
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
Donor-Centric Stewardship: Love the One You’re With!
Speakers: Laura Alexander, MA, CFRE; Jenny Carrillo, MA, CFRE
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Fast, Free and Finished: Creating Visual Content, Now, for Nothing
Speakers: Jim Anderson, CFRE; Josh Hirsch, MS, SMS
3:15-3:45 pm: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
3:45-5:00 pm: Breakout Sessions
Building Strength in the Development Program
Speaker: Jacquelyn Ahrenberg, CFRE
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Preparing and Conducting a Major Campaign
Speaker: Mary Kaufman-Cranney, CFRE
Panelists:
Aaron Peace, President/Chief Philanthropy Officer of Dignity Health Foundation – East Valley
Will Mandeville, Director of Development of The Nature Conservancy
Susan Waschler, Chief Development Officer for Valley of the Sun YMCA
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
Recruiting, Retaining and Developing Excellent Fundraising Staff
Speaker: Daryl Upsall
5:00-6:30 pm: Welcome Reception featuring our Hopi Friends
Sponsored by GoalBusters Consulting
Welcome & Cultural Performance: Mikaela Gamble, Miss Hopi 2017-2018
Music: Hopi Tribe Vice-Chairman, Katsina Artist and Award Winning Musician, Clark Tenakhongva
Friday, July 20th
8:30-9:45 am: Breakout Sessions
Pop Goes Development - The Top Ten Things You MUST Do For Fundraising Success
Speaker: Paul Dunne, CFRE
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Boards: A Partnership With A Difference
Speakers: Mary Kaufman-Cranney, CFRE
Millennials and Philanthropy
Speaker: Holly Hull Miori, MTS, CFRE
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
9:45-10:15 am: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
10:15-11:30 am: Breakout Sessions
30 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Creative Fundraising Strategies You Can Use
Speaker: Elizabeth Nielsen, CFRE
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Yes, You Can Have an Endowment
Speaker: Judith Smith, MA, CFRE
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
Ethics J-E-O-P-A-R-D-Y
Speaker: Ligia Peña, CFRE
11:30 am-1:00 pm: Philanthropy Luncheon
Really Big Picture: An Astronomical View of Fundraising
Speaker: Dr. Jeff Hall, Director, Lowell Observatory
Grand Prize Drawing! For EVERYTHING!
(Must be present to win)
1:00 pm: Adjourn
Pop Goes Development - The Top Ten Things You MUST Do For Fundraising Success
Speaker: Paul Dunne, CFRE
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Boards: A Partnership With A Difference
Speakers: Mary Kaufman-Cranney, CFRE
Millennials and Philanthropy
Speaker: Holly Hull Miori, MTS, CFRE
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
9:45-10:15 am: Break and WIN BIG with our Exhibitors
10:15-11:30 am: Breakout Sessions
30 Ideas in 60 Minutes: Creative Fundraising Strategies You Can Use
Speaker: Elizabeth Nielsen, CFRE
Session sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy
Yes, You Can Have an Endowment
Speaker: Judith Smith, MA, CFRE
Session sponsored by Bloomerang
Ethics J-E-O-P-A-R-D-Y
Speaker: Ligia Peña, CFRE
11:30 am-1:00 pm: Philanthropy Luncheon
Really Big Picture: An Astronomical View of Fundraising
Speaker: Dr. Jeff Hall, Director, Lowell Observatory
Grand Prize Drawing! For EVERYTHING!
(Must be present to win)
1:00 pm: Adjourn
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